tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post5079061945109420105..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Studying Stories as a WriterAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78677581751645870102019-03-05T11:16:33.698-05:002019-03-05T11:16:33.698-05:00Joylene - that's a great way of re-reading. Th...Joylene - that's a great way of re-reading. The books are still memorable, but fresh enough to glean for story details. <br /><br />Dolorah - I agree. Seeing something brilliant in action - on the page or on film - is a great way of studying the craft. <br /><br />Gina - Thank you!<br /><br />Anstince - I'm thankful to have a friend who choreographs dance for her dance studio and I have friends who love to tell stories in music and art, so they've gifted me with the a different way of looking for stories in every type of artistic expression. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68068379646013840352019-02-24T05:33:27.267-05:002019-02-24T05:33:27.267-05:00I strongly believe that writers should read as muc...I strongly believe that writers should read as much as they can, across all genres. Watching films also helps me to develop my knowledge of story writing. I hadn't thought about music, dance and art. But now you mention it, they do tell stories and we can learn from them.Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63024504537645723202019-02-23T13:44:25.700-05:002019-02-23T13:44:25.700-05:00This is a great post, thank you for sharing!
www....This is a great post, thank you for sharing!<br /><br />www.ficklemillennial.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744170029911926909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62757443311938976862019-02-21T19:55:10.093-05:002019-02-21T19:55:10.093-05:00I've watched/read many stories that I thought ...I've watched/read many stories that I thought so well written I had to stop and make notes on what I thought worked so well. Plot layout, dialogue, relevant back story. Reading craft books helps realign my lagging thoughts, but sometimes seeing something brilliant in action is the best writing class.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5869339806181957292019-02-21T12:12:54.326-05:002019-02-21T12:12:54.326-05:00Fundy - Harari's book sounds interesting. I th...Fundy - Harari's book sounds interesting. I think when someone has a strong narrative, it's good to see how they did it, whether it's fiction or non-fiction. And, for my parents, well, it was for me, too. We were all going a bit stir-crazy during the snow.<br /><br />Jemi - It is interesting to note how certain scenes come together. Every single scene in Avengers (the first one) leads into the next scene with a visual, dialogue, or auditory clue/hook. I hadn't really noticed that until I started to take notes.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74003178191715040312019-02-21T11:07:49.118-05:002019-02-21T11:07:49.118-05:00Excellent advice. I tend to be an osmosis learner ...Excellent advice. I tend to be an osmosis learner and need to really work to focus my brain on the details. I haven't done the note-taking thing before but I think I'll give that a try!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-66079710653680393802019-02-20T22:33:59.679-05:002019-02-20T22:33:59.679-05:00How great of you to take your parents out and abou...How great of you to take your parents out and about in a snowstorm, Tyrean! I read voraciously, and I learn from every book, good or bad. I'm currently reading "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. Harari's writing is superb: clear, succinct, strong! I'm going to be analyzing this book from beginning to end to see how he does it. It's fact, not fiction, but what a story! Thanks for an informative and helpful post. Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2296526113645449982019-02-20T20:21:32.625-05:002019-02-20T20:21:32.625-05:00Elizabeth - I know how you feel. Movies (especiall...Elizabeth - I know how you feel. Movies (especially on repeat) are easier to study for story pace and dialogue.<br /><br />Mirka - Yes, it's a different way to seeing/hearing the same notes.<br /><br />Cynthia - maybe. :)<br /><br />C. Lee - Thanks!<br /><br />Tyreanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527093820689097636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89556059611155062542019-02-20T18:01:43.016-05:002019-02-20T18:01:43.016-05:00A great list of resources for writers who want to ...A great list of resources for writers who want to get into the details of what makes a story work. Thanks, Tyreancleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-51069764189049875022019-02-19T21:30:16.164-05:002019-02-19T21:30:16.164-05:00Kudos to you for driving your parents in 10 inches...Kudos to you for driving your parents in 10 inches of snow. Maybe you can work that into your superhero novel. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35663460139882434102019-02-19T12:11:09.799-05:002019-02-19T12:11:09.799-05:00I find that I am reading differently since I began...I find that I am reading differently since I began writing in earnest. Akin to the way a professional musician listens to music.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45044558552105289252019-02-19T04:02:08.566-05:002019-02-19T04:02:08.566-05:00I do think we can never learn enough about the cra...I do think we can never learn enough about the craft. And movies are one of my favorite ways to study dialogue and the story arc. I think I get too lost in a book to truly study it, whereas a movie, I can remain a bit more objective. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-29403337436491843622019-02-18T16:07:03.371-05:002019-02-18T16:07:03.371-05:00Pat - yes, it can! And, this winter was just the f...Pat - yes, it can! And, this winter was just the first one in a long while where I had an occasion to drive in the snow without going to a ski/snow area.<br /><br />Christine - I know what you mean. Reading takes a bit longer to analyze because some things just grab me and I'm not really sure why.<br /><br />Diane - True. And, thanks! My "back" bookshelves of non-fiction in the back hallway are currently a mess and making me cringe. The rest of the house can have messes I walk by, but the book shelves are more important! :)<br /><br />Michael - I may have spent a little extra time researching because I was enjoying it so much! <br /><br /> Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40445653726364259432019-02-18T11:49:33.993-05:002019-02-18T11:49:33.993-05:00Hi Tyrean,
Fascinating post. Wow, you really put ...Hi Tyrean,<br /><br />Fascinating post. Wow, you really put a lot of time and effort into learning this genre. It must have been quite FUN at times!<br /><br />Reading is definitely gives writers inspiration! I was inspired by all the fantasy books I read and reread. The details, atmosphere, characters, missions, etc, totally influenced my writing. Although I only wrote one fantasy novel, my attention to staging scenes for each of my character's settings is something I have in all my writing genres....Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52475022871348317822019-02-18T11:30:37.217-05:002019-02-18T11:30:37.217-05:00You read enough really good stories and the averag...You read enough really good stories and the average to poor ones really stand out.<br /><br />I love how neat your bookshelf is.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-29919359283769219982019-02-18T10:37:10.392-05:002019-02-18T10:37:10.392-05:00Most definitely! I often watch or listen to someth...Most definitely! I often watch or listen to something, and if I really enjoyed it, I'll take some time to analyze why it grabbed me like that. Reading is a little easier to analyze, and that's why I try to pay attention to the stories of every kind of form.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42350722071920882462019-02-18T05:32:02.773-05:002019-02-18T05:32:02.773-05:00Yeah, inspiration sure can come from all forms ind...Yeah, inspiration sure can come from all forms indeed. Sure a story to go out in ten inches of snow, one you can keep hahaPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.com